Mariners Rally Behind Maler First Major League Homer
Seattle overcomes two Gaetti homers to beat the Twins 11 7 as Jim Maler drives in five runs with three hits including his first major league homer. He credited coaches for adjustments and the Metrodome hosts its inaugural regular season game with a large crowd.
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Watson Warns Masters Greens Could Defy Par
Defending champion Tom Watson says Augusta greens are treacherously fast and could keep scores above par. He notes wind and speed favor short hitters, names Tom Kite and others as contenders, with forecasts calling for showers that heighten the course’s difficulty.
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Mahler leads Braves to 1-0 win as Niekro injury colors debut
Rick Mahler, replacing the injured Phil Niekro, fires a two hitter for Atlanta in a 1-0 Opening Day victory over the San Diego Padres. Mahler retires 17 straight batters, earns first start, with defense keying the effort. Dale Murphy and Claudell Washington make standout plays as Padres manage only two hits, while St Louis routs Houston and Dodgers edge Giants in other NL games.
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Injuries fail to slow Bucks and other NBA victors
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 122-116 as Marques Johnson started at forward with Alton Lister scoring 14 points. Sidney Moncrief and Bob Lanier led the Bucks with 26 each, while Julius Erving scored 23 for Philadelphia in a 117-104 win over Chicago. Seattle and Portland also won, with Gus Williams and Calvin Natt scoring heavily.
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